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dictation
terminology dictation
Question | Answer |
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diarrhea | the frequent passage of loose,watery stool |
postpartum | after chilbirth |
afebrile | without fever |
tachycardia | abnormal condition of fast heart |
hepatomegaly | abnormal enlargement of the liver |
intravenous | pertaining to the inside of a vein |
anemia | without blood-a decrease in quality of hemoglobin in the blood |
hepatic | pertaining to the liver |
laparoscopy | process of viewing the abdomen |
pathology | the study of disease |
adenocarcinoma | cancerous tumor of the glands |
oncology | the study of tumors |
hypoalbuminemia | condition of low levels of albumin in the blood |
bilateral | pertaining to both sides |
subcutaneous | beneath the skin |
cell | foundations of all parts of the body |
tissue | composed of similar cells that come together to perform a common function |
organ | groups of tissue working together to perform a specific function |
system | different organs that work together to perfom various functions of the body as a whole |
cytology | study of cells |
sagittal plane | divides the body into right and left portions or segments |
transverse plane | divides body into upper and lower portions or segments |
supine | face up;lying on back |
prone | face down;lying on abdomen |
distal | away from the trunk of the body; farthest from the point of origin of a body part |